Journey into the Sea of Sand, Wahiba

Journey into the Sea of Sand, Wahiba

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Journey into the Sea of Sand, Wahiba (8 Hours) (Local Lunch)

Board you waiting 4WD and drive towards Ibra. Stop in Ibra by the old Houses and then continue towards Wadi Bani Khalid. . You can also witness a Women’s Market if you happen to be there on a Wednesday. After the short stop, drive towards Wadi Bani Khalid. This drive through the mountain offers a panoramic view of the beautiful landscape below. You will pass through many pretty villages embedded in the mountains before reaching the destination. Here the road winds down to the wadi alongside a large, shallow pool fringed with vegetation & ends at a village. You park our vehicles at this point & continue on a short trek to the deep blue pools of the wadi. If you wish you may enjoy a swim in this glorious grace of nature. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes & walking shoes for this trip. After spending some time there, drive to Wahiba, the sea of Sand. Home to the Bedouin, the sands offer visitors a glimpse of a traditional way of life that is fast disappearing as modern conveniences limit the need for a nomadic existence. Drive into the dunes sometimes ranging upto 100 meters or more. The sand colour varies from orange to Golden Colour You may also get an opportunity to meet a Bedouin Family in the Desert. Drive back to Muscat after the Tour.